Getting Out of a D.U.I.

[babypurin]

Just dont do it!

[drhopkins]

the good doctor has spoken.....

Unfortunately, I'm not a doctor (the paycheck would be nice). I don't have the creativity to make up a name like some on here. Those are my initals.

[assghanistan]

well, there you have it.... the good doctor has spoken.....

[drhopkins]

Regarding the second item.

In California, if the DUI suspect chooses the urine test, when they arrive at the station, jail, etc. they must immediately empty their bladder. They must then be able to fill the cup for the test 20 minutes later. If they fail to complete the test, it is determined to be a failure to comply with the test and the suspect will automatically have their license suspended. It is thus better to choose blood or breath.

This option was explained to a driver in my presence while I was on a ride-along with the Sheriff's Department when I was in the Explorers. The suspect had crashed with a bus and had a white, crystaline powder in his possession. Since drugs were suspected as well, his choice was urine or blood since the breath test does not check for drugs.

I would not expect the first one to work either. The alcohol consumed at the scene would take time to enter the system. By waiting, the suspect would basically be ruining their own case by guzzling a bunch of booze and then waiting for it to enter his/her system.

[Chasen_KSFO]

There is a reason why me and George have similar sentiments on the issue, I lost two family members (my cousin and my grandma) to a drink driver a few years ago and the hurt never goes away.....meanwhile the drunk driver got a fine, was banned from driving for a couple of years and is now back behind the wheel and in all probability has driven drunk since then.

Do I hate that guy?......Damn right I do-and always will.



Matt

sorry to hear that.

[egll]

There is a reason why me and George have similar sentiments on the issue, I lost two family members (my cousin and my grandma) to a drink driver a few years ago and the hurt never goes away.....meanwhile the drunk driver got a fine, was banned from driving for a couple of years and is now back behind the wheel and in all probability has driven drunk since then.

Do I hate that guy?......Damn right I do-and always will.



Matt

[Chasen_KSFO]

well i plan never to drink so iono wut i would do.

[YWGJoe]

The first one won't work since they'll draw a blood sample, skipping the breath test on the premise of having an open container of liquor in the vehicle. And if they take a breath test, the mouth alcohol will cause the Breathalyzer (actually, the Alcotest 7410 made by Drager is becoming more common) to read higher than it should, leading to even more trouble. Believe me, the cops aren't that stupid...you're busted regardless...

[PIAA310]

Don't need to worry abt getting a D.U.I since i don't drink....

The first one might work...but not likly..

[MD11Forever]

How to get out of it?.....Dont get in the damned drivers seat if you have been drinking. NO EXCUSES.


No sympathy whatsoever for drunk drivers from me.

Matt

I was looking for a way to state my position, but it looks like Matt did a really nice job for me.
I lost a good friend in high school due to drinking and driving- I was the last person to see him alive as he left a party we were at. A few miles later he was wrapped around a tree and dead.
While I did have some sympathy for my friend because he died, it still didn't excuse him for what he did- and moreso I still kick myself to this day for not doing anything to stop him from driving when I had the chance.
The answer is simple. Get a designated driver, take a bus, take the cab, walk. But don't drive while drunk. It is truly one of the most irresponsible, poor choices a person can make in life...

[Van Hoolio]

If you're not suposed to drive drunk, why do taverns have parking lots?

Everybody knows it is bad to drive drunk, I just wanted to see what everyone thought about the methods of getting out of it described above. I'm still trying to figure out how the first scenario would not work.


Mike

[uy707]

best way to get out of a DUI is to not drive at all if your drinking, pretty simple solution!

Ditto

Alain

[egll]

How to get out of it?.....Dont get in the damned drivers seat if you have been drinking. NO EXCUSES.


No sympathy whatsoever for drunk drivers from me.




Matt

[Legend_Airlines]

Unless you sever your arm, or something, there isn't much you can do to change your blood. Blood doesn't lie!

Not to mention, if you piss yourself, you're going to look even more goddamn stupid

[YWGJoe]

Agreed with Longreach747...don't drive drunk, end of story. My Dad's a forensic scientist in the field...not a good idea by anyone's standards. I see a lot of his work, and I know what drunks get...usually they end up with the book thrown at them...not a good idea... And no, those methods won't work, for the urine thing, they'll just draw a blood sample, and you might get it for tampering with evidence...